Victoria to Cap Fuel Price Hikes in Cost-of-Living Overhaul

Under the plan, more than 1,500 fuel retailers across the state will be required to provide real-time pricing data.

Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan speaks during a Cricket Australia Media Opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 18, 2024. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images for Cricket Australia

The Allan Labor government has announced new fuel pricing regulations to help Victorian families manage cost-of-living pressures and create a fairer market.

Under the plan, more than 1,500 fuel retailers across the state will be required to provide real-time pricing data, which will be available through a new fuel finder feature on the Service Victoria app.